Fast food may be convenient, but what’s in your meal? Here are some surprising truths about ingredients that chains don’t want you to know.

Salt is a non-negotiable part of any food. While more of it can ruin the taste of a dish, less of it can take the essence away. However, too much salt can do more than just ruining a meal.

From questionable ingredients to controversial characters, McDonald's has its fair share of secrets it would like to keep.

Salt is available as sea salt or rock salt. Sea salt is more highly prized than rock salt, which is mined and must be further refined to make cooking salt and table salt. Saltiness is masked by ...

People may take salt tablets to help replenish low levels of sodium in the body. They are available over the counter in health stores and online. This article looks at when people use salt tablets ...

But how about another spice cabinet staple, salt? This ingredient MVP not only comes in clutch for seasoning, but can also balance out bitter and sweet flavors, add structure to baked goods ...

Share on Pinterest Swapping salt for potassium-enriched salt substitutes may be the best choice for people who have already experienced a stroke. Image credit: Holcy/Getty Images. Reducing sodium ...

If you're craving salt, the cause could be as simple as boredom or stress. But there are also medical causes, like side effects of medications, a sodium deficiency, or a chronic condition, like ...

Hilton, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Town of Parma, known for its frequent lake-effect snow due to its proximity to Lake Ontario, is grappling with the local and statewide road salt shortage. The town's ...